Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Core

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Hexing Squelcher
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion257 decks333 decks
63%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion251 decks333 decks
60%synergy
Grapeshot
60%inclusion199 decks333 decks
51%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
55%inclusion182 decks333 decks
51%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
53%inclusion175 decks333 decks
47%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
64%inclusion212 decks333 decks
47%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
48%inclusion160 decks333 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
55%inclusion182 decks333 decks
42%synergy
Containment Construct
46%inclusion152 decks333 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Inscription
48%inclusion160 decks333 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
68%inclusion225 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion223 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion222 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Ruby Medallion
65%inclusion217 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
61%inclusion204 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
58%inclusion192 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
56%inclusion186 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
55%inclusion182 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Return the Favor
53%inclusion177 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Demand Answers
52%inclusion174 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
47%inclusion154 decks329 decks
35%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
47%inclusion155 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Young Pyromancer
44%inclusion147 decks333 decks
37%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
42%inclusion139 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
37%inclusion123 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Firebrand Archer
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
34%inclusion97 decks286 decks
28%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
34%inclusion112 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Firebending Student
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
7%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion28 decks281 decks
9%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Party Thrasher
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Iron Myr
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.6%inclusion19 decks286 decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Big Score
48%inclusion160 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion148 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Desperate Ritual
44%inclusion146 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Twinferno
42%inclusion140 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Flare of Duplication
42%inclusion140 decks333 decks
32%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion128 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
38%inclusion128 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion125 decks333 decks
35%synergy
Invoke Calamity
34%inclusion114 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
32%inclusion105 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Temper
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Electrodominance
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Shock
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Dual Strike
26%inclusion87 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Wild Ricochet
26%inclusion86 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion64 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
25%inclusion82 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Crimson Wisps
15%inclusion51 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Might of the Meek
14%inclusion41 decks299 decks
9%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Lava Dart
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Needle Drop
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Electric Revelation
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
8%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-18%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Commune with Lava
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Past in Flames
46%inclusion154 decks333 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion150 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Overmaster
44%inclusion146 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion132 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Crackle with Power
35%inclusion118 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Light Up the Stage
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Grab the Prize
28%inclusion71 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Crash Through
26%inclusion87 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
24%inclusion80 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Highway Robbery
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Renegade Tactics
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Warlord's Fury
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Spree
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Change of Fortune
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Doublecast
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Eruption
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Promise
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Rousing Refrain
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Chain Lightning
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Ignite the Future
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Anger
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Sozin's Comet
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Magmatic Insight
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Rile
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Apex of Power
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Approach
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion129 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Bag of Holding
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Gorgon's Head
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
33%inclusion110 decks333 decks
31%synergy
Double Vision
30%inclusion100 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Braid of Fire
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Powerbalance
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
24%inclusion70 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Repercussion
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Dual Casting
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
9%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Return the Past
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Roku
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Festival of Embers
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
29%inclusion95 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion38 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion249 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion209 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Fire Diamond
35%inclusion116 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion105 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion65 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion318 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
47%inclusion154 decks329 decks
35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion88 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion71 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
0%synergy